Farm Excellence

Huntingdon Monitor Farm: Machinery, margins and management

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:34:22 GMT

Join us for a practical discussion on machinery syndicates, farm business management, and the role they play in shaping business structure, machinery strategy, labour requirements, investment decisions and long-term performance.

Through practical examples and discussion, we will explore key considerations and opportunities for implementing these approaches within your own farming businesses.

Key learning outcomes

Benefits and practicalities of machinery syndicates and shared ownership
Improving machinery efficiency and managing costs
How machinery and business structure decisions impact profitability and resilience
Learn from practical examples to strengthen business performance

BASIS points are available for attending this event and lunch is included.

Olivia McDonagh
Knowledge Exchange Manager – Cereals & Oilseeds

Myth-busting biologicals roadshow 2026/27

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:54:00 GMT

Myth-busting biologicals roadshow 2026/27

Myth-busting biologicals roadshow – North Yorkshire

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:22:13 GMT

Baffled by biologicals? Join AHDB, the Voluntary Initiative, ADAS experts and regional farmers to explore the science, evidence and practical considerations involved in using biologicals in commercial cereal and oilseed systems.

The roadshow will explore where biologicals can realistically deliver and where the evidence is still limited or uncertain.

The aim isn’t to tell you which products to buy. It’s to give you the knowledge and confidence to decide whether, when and where a biological has a place on your farm.

We’ll be defining biostimulants and biopesticides, learning from UK trials, interpreting biological trial data and looking at how to run good on-farm trials in commercial cereal and oilseed systems.

Session 1: Myth-busting biologicals
Session 2: Learnings from the field
Session 3: Business-first: How does this work on my farm?

Lunch will be provided, and BASIS points are available. Register now to secure your space.

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Craig Patrick
Knowledge Exchange Manager – Cereals & Oilseeds

Myth-busting biologicals roadshow – Lincolnshire

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:22:13 GMT

Baffled by biologicals? Join AHDB, the Voluntary Initiative, ADAS experts and regional farmers to explore the science, evidence and practical considerations involved in using biologicals in commercial cereal and oilseed systems.

The roadshow will explore where biologicals can realistically deliver and where the evidence is still limited or uncertain.

The aim isn’t to tell you which products to buy. It’s to give you the knowledge and confidence to decide whether, when and where a biological has a place on your farm.

Session 1: Myth-busting biologicals
Session 2: Learnings from the field
Session 3: Business-first: How does this work on my farm?

Lunch will be provided, and BASIS points are available. Register now to secure your space.

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Olivia McDonagh
Knowledge Exchange Manager – Cereals & Oilseeds

Myth-busting biologicals roadshow – Northern Ireland

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:22:13 GMT

Baffled by biologicals? Join AHDB, the Voluntary Initiative, ADAS experts and regional farmers to explore the science, evidence and practical considerations involved in using biologicals in commercial cereal and oilseed systems.

The roadshow will explore where biologicals can realistically deliver and where the evidence is still limited or uncertain.

The aim isn’t to tell you which products to buy. It’s to give you the knowledge and confidence to decide whether, when and where a biological has a place on your farm.

Session 1: Myth-busting biologicals
Session 2: Learnings from the field
Session 3: Business-first: How does this work on my farm?

Lunch will be provided and BASIS points are available. Register now to secure your space.

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Craig Patrick
Knowledge Exchange Manager – Cereals & Oilseeds

Myth-busting biologicals roadshow – Cambridge

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:22:13 GMT

Baffled by biologicals? Join AHDB, the Voluntary Initiative, ADAS experts and regional farmers to explore the science, evidence and practical considerations involved in using biologicals in commercial cereal and oilseed systems.

The roadshow will explore where biologicals can realistically deliver and where the evidence is still limited or uncertain.

The aim isn’t to tell you which products to buy. It’s to give you the knowledge and confidence to decide whether, when and where a biological has a place on your farm.

Session 1: Myth-busting biologicals
Session 2: Learnings from the field
Session 3: Business-first: How does this work on my farm?

Lunch will be provided, and BASIS points are available. Register now to secure your space.

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Olivia McDonagh
Knowledge Exchange Manager – Cereals & Oilseeds

Myth-busting biologicals roadshow – Monmouthshire

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:22:13 GMT

Baffled by biologicals? Join AHDB, the Voluntary Initiative, ADAS experts and regional farmers to explore the science, evidence and practical considerations involved in using biologicals in commercial cereal and oilseed systems.

The roadshow will explore where biologicals can realistically deliver and where the evidence is still limited or uncertain.

The aim isn’t to tell you which products to buy. It’s to give you the knowledge and confidence to decide whether, when and where a biological has a place on your farm.

Session 1: Myth-busting biologicals
Session 2: Learnings from the field
Session 3: Business-first: How does this work on my farm?

Lunch will be provided, and BASIS points are available. Register now to secure your space.

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Aaron Cantrill
Knowledge Exchange Manager – Cereals & Oilseeds

Myth-busting biologicals roadshow - North West

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:22:13 GMT

Baffled by biologicals? Join AHDB, the Voluntary Initiative, ADAS experts and regional farmers to explore the science, evidence and practical considerations involved in using biologicals in commercial cereal and oilseed systems.

The roadshow will explore where biologicals can realistically deliver and where the evidence is still limited or uncertain.

The aim isn’t to tell you which products to buy. It’s to give you the knowledge and confidence to decide whether, when and where a biological has a place on your farm.

Session 1: Myth-busting biologicals
Session 2: Learnings from the field
Session 3: Business-first: How does this work on my farm?

Lunch will be provided, and BASIS points are available. Register now to secure your space.

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Craig Patrick
Knowledge Exchange Manager - Cereals & Oilseeds

Myth-busting biologicals roadshow - Newbury

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:22:13 GMT

Baffled by biologicals? Join AHDB, the Voluntary Initiative, ADAS experts and regional farmers to explore the science, evidence and practical considerations involved in using biologicals in commercial cereal and oilseed systems.

The roadshow will explore where biologicals can realistically deliver and where the evidence is still limited or uncertain.

The aim isn’t to tell you which products to buy. It’s to give you the knowledge and confidence to decide whether, when and where a biological has a place on your farm.

Session 1: Myth-busting biologicals
Session 2: Learnings from the field
Session 3: Business-first: How does this work on my farm?

Lunch will be provided, and BASIS points are available. Register now to secure your space.

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David Hunter
Senior Knowledge Exchange Manager - National Engagement - Cereals & Oilseeds

Myth-busting biologicals roadshow - Aberdeenshire

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:22:13 GMT

Baffled by biologicals? Join AHDB, the Voluntary Initiative, ADAS experts and regional farmers to explore the science, evidence and practical considerations involved in using biologicals in commercial cereal and oilseed systems.

The roadshow will explore where biologicals can realistically deliver and where the evidence is still limited or uncertain.

The aim isn’t to tell you which products to buy. It’s to give you the knowledge and confidence to decide whether, when and where a biological has a place on your farm.

Session 1: Myth-busting biologicals
Session 2: Learnings from the field
Session 3: Business-first: How does this work on my farm?

Lunch will be provided, and BASIS points are available. Register now to secure your space.

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Adrian James
Knowledge Exchange Manager – Cereals & Oilseeds

Myth-busting biologicals roadshow - Borders

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:22:13 GMT

Baffled by biologicals? Join AHDB, the Voluntary Initiative, ADAS experts and regional farmers to explore the science, evidence and practical considerations involved in using biologicals in commercial cereal and oilseed systems.

The roadshow will explore where biologicals can realistically deliver and where the evidence is still limited or uncertain.

The aim isn’t to tell you which products to buy. It’s to give you the knowledge and confidence to decide whether, when and where a biological has a place on your farm.

Session 1: Myth-busting biologicals
Session 2: Learnings from the field
Session 3: Business-first: How does this work on my farm?

Lunch will be provided, and BASIS points are available. Register now to secure your space.

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Craig Patrick
Knowledge Exchange Manager - Cereals & Oilseeds

Adrian James
Knowledge Exchange Manager – Cereals & Oilseeds

Myth-busting biologicals roadshow - Fife

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:22:13 GMT

Baffled by biologicals? Join AHDB, the Voluntary Initiative, ADAS experts and regional farmers to explore the science, evidence and practical considerations involved in using biologicals in commercial cereal and oilseed systems.

The roadshow will explore where biologicals can realistically deliver and where the evidence is still limited or uncertain.

The aim isn’t to tell you which products to buy. It’s to give you the knowledge and confidence to decide whether, when and where a biological has a place on your farm.

Session 1: Myth-busting biologicals
Session 2: Learnings from the field
Session 3: Business-first: How does this work on my farm?

Lunch will be provided, and BASIS points are available. Register now to secure your space.

Find out more and see other dates and locations

Adrian James
Knowledge Exchange Manager – Cereals & Oilseeds

Myth-busting biologicals roadshow – Warwickshire

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:22:13 GMT

Baffled by biologicals? Join AHDB, the Voluntary Initiative, ADAS experts and regional farmers to explore the science, evidence and practical considerations involved in using biologicals in commercial cereal and oilseed systems.

The roadshow will explore where biologicals can realistically deliver and where the evidence is still limited or uncertain.

The aim isn’t to tell you which products to buy. It’s to give you the knowledge and confidence to decide whether, when and where a biological has a place on your farm.

Session 1: Myth-busting biologicals
Session 2: Learnings from the field
Session 3: Business-first: How does this work on my farm?

Lunch will be provided, and BASIS points are available. Register now to secure your space.

Find out more and see other dates and locations

Aaron Cantrill
Knowledge Exchange Manager – Cereals & Oilseeds

Pilton Monitor Farm: Unlocking the value of organic manures

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:55:33 GMT

Join us at Pilton Monitor Farm to discuss all things organic manures and crop nutrition.

Find out the results from the first year of N-Sensor trials with host farmers Neil and Michael Christensen and Hutchinsons agronomist Adam North, and explore how organic nutrient sources can support both productivity and profitability on farm.

What the meeting will cover:

First-year findings from the N-Sensor trials
Supporting better nutrient management decisions
The true costs of using organic manures and potential fertiliser cost savings
Logistics of sourcing, storing and applying manures and collaboration
Sources of support and advice available to farmers on using manures and staying compliant

BASIS and NROSO points available and lunch will be provided.

Zoe Kingham
Knowledge Exchange Manager – Cereals & Oilseeds

Cumbria: Nutrient management planning

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:58:38 GMT

Nutrient management is more important than ever – is your farm business up to scratch?

This informative and engaging event will equip you with the latest insights, developments and tools to ensure your nutrient management planning is on top form.

What to expect:

Focussed content with a regional context
A guided nutrient management planning workshop with Mark Taylor
The latest policy changes important to you, with on-farm actions
Insights on the latest tools and services helping you take nutrient management to the next level

As part of this event, we are offering a free slurry or manure analysis for up to 10 attendees. This offer is available on a first come, first served basis. If you wish to claim your analysis, please ensure that you email craig.patrick@ahdb.org.uk to enquire once you have registered for the event.

This event is free to attend. Lunch will be provided and refreshments will be available throughout. BASIS and NRoSO points will also be available.

Craig Patrick
Knowledge Exchange Manager - Cereals & Oilseeds

Derbyshire: Discover the profit potential in your herd genetics

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:21:06 GMT

Join us at the Rough Grounds Strategic Dairy Farm closing meeting, hosted by the Worseys at Rough Grounds Farm.

We'll be joined by our genetics team, including Gaynor Wellwood, along with a farmer panel to explore the role of genetics in building a profitable herd.

Through practical discussion and real farm experiences, we'll look at what a profitable cow looks like and how breeding decisions made today can influence the future performance, resilience and profitability of your business.

The Worseys will then reflect on their Strategic Dairy Farm journey, sharing the challenges, changes and successes they've experienced, and the key lessons learned along the way.

They'll also discuss their future plans and what comes next for the business as they continue to develop and improve their herd and farm performance.

Arrival and refreshments from 10:30am. A light lunch will be provided.

Innovation sites: A fresh take on Monitor Farms

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:33:37 GMT

Innovation sites: A fresh take on Monitor Farms

Wantage Monitor Farm revisited: Ten years on, where are we now?

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:48:57 GMT

Nearly a decade after the Wantage Monitor Farm Programme concluded at Hendred Estates, join Julian Gold for a reflection on the changes, decisions and lessons that have shaped the farm business since, with supporting analysis.

Julian's willingness to openly discuss the decisions that have shaped the farm business promises an informative and educational meeting. Key topics for discussion include:

Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI): what has worked and what has not?

The SOH1 (full direct drilling) numbers
The mixed results of replacing Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) with SFI

Regenerative agriculture: pain or profit?

The impact on yields and profitability

Machinery: how many drills in the shed?

Machinery costs as a recurring theme
Ownership versus running costs, depreciation strategies and the total cost of field operations

Farm business structure: shapeshifting for profitability

Losing tenancies, gaining contract farms and in-house farms
Growing acres and creating economies of scale

BASIS and NRoSO points are available for attendees. Refreshments will be served on arrival, followed by a buffet lunch.

David Hunter
Senior Knowledge Exchange Manager - National Engagement - Cereals & Oilseeds

East Yorkshire Farm Network: Putting IPM into practice

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:01:52 GMT

Join us at Bishop Burton College for an interactive event exploring how Integrated Pest Management (IPM) can support resilient and profitable crop production.

The programme will include a hands-on carabid beetle identification workshop led by Dr. Kelly Jowett, from Rothamsted Research, helping attendees recognise beneficial insects and understand the role they play in natural pest control.

You'll also hear the latest updates from AHDB's Dr. Sacha White on aphid and barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) monitoring tools, alongside discussions on current IPM research, practical implementation and opportunities to reduce reliance on chemical controls.

This event offers the chance to build your IPM knowledge, share experiences with fellow growers and advisers and discover the latest research and resources available to support on-farm decision making.

Key learning outcomes

Learn how to identify, assess and understand beneficial insects on your farm
Understand the latest developments in BYDV management
Introduction to the Farmland Carabids identification guide booklet and app and our BYDV Monitoring Tool

BASIS and NRoSO points are available for attending this event. Refreshments and breakfast rolls will be provided on arrival.

Craig Patrick
Knowledge Exchange Manager - Cereals & Oilseeds

Kingsclere Monitor Farm: Designing effective on-farm trials

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:27 GMT

Want to make confident, evidence-based decisions on your farm? Join AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds for a hands-on workshop focused on the design, delivery and interpretation of on-farm trials.

Through practical exercises and real-world examples, you'll explore different trial approaches, from simple field comparisons to strip trials, randomised block designs and alternate tramline trials. Learn how to develop robust research questions, set suitable controls, collect meaningful data and interpret results with confidence.

The session will also cover opportunities for funding through the ADOPT programme and provide practical guidance on protocols, measurements, standard operating procedures, reporting and communicating results.

By attending, you'll learn how to:

Design scientifically valid and practical on-farm trials
Define clear trial objectives linked to farm business goal
Account for field variability and improve confidence in results
Select appropriate methods for data collection and monitoring
Apply basic analysis techniques to support decision making

Ideal for farmers, agronomists and advisers looking to turn on-farm questions into reliable, actionable evidence.

BASIS Points and lunch included.

Please register to book your place.

David Hunter
Senior Knowledge Exchange Manager - National Engagement - Cereals & Oilseeds